Mudjin Harbour
This majestic coastline is one of the best in the country, with white-sand beaches framed by high limestone cliffs and caves.
North Caicos & Middle Caicos
North and Middle Caicos
The Twin Islands
About North and Middle Caicos
North Caicos and Middle Caicos are the largest islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Connected by a causeway, they're an incredible destination for exploring miles of untouched beaches, fascinating historical sites, vast caves, and quiet living.
With fewer than 2,000 inhabitants on North Caicos and only about 100 residents on Middle Caicos, these islands offer a truly unique experience: a Caribbean vacation in a place the masses have yet to discover.
Flights and Ferries
Getting Here
If you are arriving by in flights and a passenger ferry service connect North Caicos to the main island of Providenciales, where most visitors spend their vacation. There are no flights or ferries to Middle Caicos, though it's easy to drive to the island from North Caicos.
Flights from North Caicos to Providenciales are about 15 minutes long and are offered several times a week. Alternatively, consider taking the Providenciales—North Caicos Ferry, a scenic 30-minute trip that runs several times per day.
Spend the Day
Island Day Trips
A day trip to North and Middle Caicos is one of our top recommended activities if you're staying on nearby Providenciales. Just one day is enough time to see many of the top attractions, from Mudjin Harbour's dramatic coastline to the ancient Indian Cave and Conch Bar Caves.
Most day trip visitors take the Providenciales—North Caicos Ferry, which offers roundtrip fares for $65 (2025 price). Once on North Caicos, you'll need to rent a car to explore the islands.
Islands of the
Turks & Caicos
Turks & Caicos
Domestic flights and a small passenger ferry connect North Caicos to the main island of Providenciales, where nearly all international flights land. There are no flights offered to Middle Caicos, but the island is easy to access via a causeway connecting it to North.
Find Your Flight
A Unique World to Discover
There’s a vast amount of unspoiled Caribbean wilderness to discover on North Caicos and Middle Caicos. The two islands are an amazing destination for outdoor photography, boasting countless beaches, dramatic cliffs, and lush landscapes that shelter Caribbean flamingos, ospreys, herons, and more.
On remote Middle Caicos, you'll find mesmerizing caves, sinkholes, and blue holes. The island is home to the Middle Caicos Ocean Hole, the widest blue hole in the world. On verdant North Caicos, considered the Garden Island of the archipelago, beautiful wetlands and ponds as well as the best preserved historical plantation site, Wade's Green Plantation, await.
The southern wetlands of both islands belong to the massive Ramsar Nature Reserve, the largest protected area in the Turks and Caicos.
Sights & Attractions
Ramsar Nature Reserve
Best Attractions
North Caicos and Middle Caicos offer many attractions and sites that you won't find elsewhere in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Whether you want to explore the island's history or venture to interesting geological and natural sites, there's something for everyone on these islands.
Given that few people visit North Caicos and Middle Caicos, it's common to have many of these places all to yourself.
Flamingo Pond Overlook
Caribbean flamingos can gather in the thousands at Flamingo Pond, just a short drive from the ferry landing.
Wade's Green Plantation
This former Loyalist cotton plantation is a step back in time, offering beautiful historical ruins and remnant cotton plants.
Indian Cave
This open-gallery cave named after the country's indigenous Lucayan people is an incredible geological site (and free to visit).
Bambarra Beach
Swaying casuarina trees, shallow turquoise water, and quaint beach huts characterize this award-winning white-sand beach.
Conch Bar Caves
You can visit the largest dry cave system in the Turks and Caicos—Bahamas chain at Conch Bar Caves, home to humbling caverns, bats, and more.
Untouched Beaches
The main draw of North and Middle Caicos are the pristine beaches, coastlines, and wetlands. There’s a vast amount of unspoiled Caribbean wilderness to discover. Both islands offer beautiful and varied sandy beaches, none of which have seen any large-scale development—a far cry from the world-famous Grace Bay Beach.
Beaches of North Caicos
Beaches of Middle Caicos
Bambarra Beach
There’s so much to do and discover. Incredible beaches, crystal clear ocean water, and abundant marine life are yours to explore.
Mudjin Harbour
There’s so much to do and discover. Incredible beaches, crystal clear ocean water, and abundant marine life are yours to explore.
Sandy Point Beach
There’s so much to do and discover. Incredible beaches, crystal clear ocean water, and abundant marine life are yours to explore.
Pumpkin Bluff Beach
There’s so much to do and discover. Incredible beaches, crystal clear ocean water, and abundant marine life are yours to explore.
Hollywood Beach
There’s so much to do and discover. Incredible beaches, crystal clear ocean water, and abundant marine life are yours to explore.
Hotels & Accommodation
There are so many beautiful and tranquil coasts to stay on, from the impressive Mudjin Harbour to the white sands of Whitby Beach. North Caicos has three small hotels while Middle Caicos has one resort consisting of rental villas and guest house accommodations, keeping with the quiet nature of the islands. There are no large hotels, all-inclusive resorts, or spas.
Many of the boutique lodgings are found on secluded beaches that rarely see visitors, so you’ll likely have exclusive use of your own private beach.
A Top Nature Destination
Discover a Unique World
On Providenciales, Provo for short, you'll encounter the beating heart of the country's tourism landscape. Providenciales is the main island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago and is home to most of the population, spectacular beaches, lavish resorts and villas, and the best in gourmet dining that the country has to offer.
The island’s biggest claim to fame is its jaw-dropping beaches. Grace Bay Beach, a 3-mile-long (4.8 km) immaculate coastline that has won Tripadvisor's World’s Best Beach award time and time again, is one of the top beaches in the Caribbean.
Snorkeling & Island Hopping
Boat Cruises & Tours
Touring the uninhabited cays and reefs off Providenciales by boat is one of the best things to do while visiting the Turks and Caicos. Dozens of companies offer half-day and full-day snorkeling tours, island hopping trips, and boat cruises to pristine locations relatively untouched by humankind.
Meet the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana on Little Water Cay (Iguana Island), snorkel alongside underwater cannons off Fort George Cay, or take in the sunset on an evening cruise.
Custom Adventures
Private Charters
Want to plan your own itinerary or see the islands and reefs public cruises typically miss? A private boat charter is a great way to experience the wild side of the Turks and Caicos, from the pristine reefs and historical sites of West Caicos to the wildlife sanctuary of remote French Cay.
On Providenciales, you'll also find the widest array of private yachts and luxury vessels for hire that provide a high-end and exclusive experience on the water.